Youth Education Award Program

Sponsored by:Garden State Equine, Amelie McAndrews DVM

This program is designed to broaden equestrian education outside of the competition arena. Youth members through the age of 21 have the opportunity to be recognized for continuing their education by participating in various programs offered by ESDCTA, USDF, USEA and other organizations/activities. Assigned credits are earned upon successful completion of activities listed in one or more of the three designated tier levels summarized below. Each activity carries a certain credit value. ESDCTA sponsored events are of higher value and are planned throughout the Club’s region to ensure all members have the opportunity to participate in as many activities as possible. Members are required to participate in at least 3 Tier 1 activities for each award level. Online courses, webinars, clinics and seminars are among the various educational formats offered.

Members are responsible for maintaining a record of credits earned by completing a Proof of Participation form for each activity. The Activity Log form can be found here. Most activities require the signature of the activity’s coordinator and members should print the form and bring it with them to the event if applicable.

Recognition Levels of Achievement:

Certification of Recognition • 50 Credits

Prix St. Georges • 100 Credits

Intermediare • 150 Credits

Grand Prix • 200 Credits

For 2018 recognition, credits may be earned from November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018. All credits earned are cumulative. Once the total number of credits reaches a level, a member may submit for an award while continuing to earn more credits towards the next level award. For example, a member receives a Certificate of Recognition for 50 credits earned the first year of participation. In the next year, the member will only need to earn an additional 50 credits to receive the Prix St. Georges Award. An Activity Log Sheet is available here to track the number of credits they have accumulated.

Members are responsible for maintaining the Participation Forms and mailing all forms along with a copy of their Activity Log Sheet to the Youth Committee for review by the deadline, November 1, 2018, to qualify for an award in 2018. Unclaimed credits may be applied to the next award season. Award recipients will be recognized at the Annual Awards Banquet.